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live up to

But some supporters will be more focused on whether Newcastle can live up to Boehly's billing, and wonder how long it will take to get there.

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see eye to eye

Guardiola admitted that he and the Portuguese star did not see eye to eye when the player first arrived at City, mainly down to his own "mistakes".

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clutch/grasp at straws

- to be willing to try anything to improve a difficult or unsatisfactory situation, even if it has little chance of success

She offered to take a pay cut to keep her job, but she was just clutching at straws.

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abide by

The police urged all motorists to drive safely and abide by traffic rules.

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Today's  New Phrases

mete out

- to give or order a punishment; to give (sth) to the people who one decides should get it

Before meting out
the sentence, the judge said security officers play a vital role in safeguarding the premises where they are employed and deserve full co-operation and respect.

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Phrases recap

put off

Mr Chua, a software developer whose wife is an accountant, said the cost of living, high population density and competition in Singapore put him off wanting to have a child.

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take one's words with a pinch of salt

Khor might know his fishes but do take his words with a pinch of salt – especially if you're thinking of looking at a guitar fish for your next meal.

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marvel at

As the two continued to marvel at the length of her hair, Kelis' travel companion remarked: "Just embrace it."

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take one's toll

However, accepting a close friend could have committed such terrible crimes took its toll.

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give away

And it's not just the beeps from the machine, also known as a bus card validator (BCV), that give fare cheats away either.